New Delhi, India (CU)_ Under the Prime Minister’s Skill India Mission, the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela was conducted in order to provide job opportunities and practical training for the nation’s youth. The one-day fair was hosted at 200 places around the nation. According to the reports from the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, over thousand businesses from 36 industries and 500 trades participated in the fairs.
According to the statement from the ministry, “Participating companies in the PM National Apprenticeship Melas have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose applicants on-the-spot. Furthermore, small-scale enterprises with at least four employees can hire apprentices during the event. A credit bank idea will also be added shortly, with depositaries of various credits collected by learners for future academic courses”.
Participation required a certificate of 5th to 12th grade completion as well as a skill training certificate, an ITI Diploma, or a graduate degree. After the completion of training, candidates will receive credentials recognized by the National Council on Vocational Education and Training, which will enhance their employability. The statement highlighted the objective of the scheme. It said, “The major purpose of this programme is to encourage companies to hire more apprentices while also assisting employers in discovering and developing their potential via training and practical skillsets”.
According to Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, “We hope that the Apprenticeship Mela will provide additional job opportunities for talented individuals across the country. While the primary purpose of these programmes is to recruit more apprentices, it is important to note that apprenticeships such as these are necessary for practical training, which is what we are striving for here. This has had a significant impact, as seen by the expanding number of apprenticeships and their successful execution across the country.”
As of now, 1,88,410 candidates have attended the apprenticeship fairs that were held previously, and 67,035 apprenticeship opportunities have been posted on the site. According to a statement from the ministry, the apprenticeship fair will be held every month, with chosen participants getting a monthly stipend based on the government requirements for acquiring new skills, thereby allowing them to work as they study.
